A Cambridgeshire police spokeswoman said: “As well as an increase in violent crime there has been a national increase in demand. Some of this can be attributed to improving recording standards and increased reporting of domestic abuse.

“Most violent crime happens behind closed doors rather than on the streets and the force is working hard to reduce all violent crime.

“Locally we are tackling the issue through the Alcohol Related Violent Crime Partnership which aims to prevent violence crime before it occurs.”